The birth of a new year is often the time for reflection and strategic planning. It is the time when we look back at the year we've had and start planning for the year to come with hopes and dreams of making it better. A foundational block for success is preparation, and if you genuinely want to make the year ahead your best one yet, you must equip yourself with the right mindset, principles, and focus to succeed. This goes beyond just being successful but also…

One of the most common questions in the retail industry has always been on how to increase sales? No matter the product, operating a physical retail store is costly, highly competitive, and a struggle to ensure profitability. Add technological advancements into the mix, and we now have a whole new twist in an already challenging landscape.

So, assuming that most of us do know the importance of setting goals and do indeed make it a point to set goals regularly, then why is it that a lot of people still end up falling short of hitting their targets? Have you been this position before, where you know what you're aiming for but just can't seem to get it? Well, you are not alone - many feel just as lost as you do.

As I was listening to Brian share his thoughts and ideas on what professional speakers like myself must do to be successful, I realised what Brian was sharing wasn't principles that only speakers could adopt, but they were principles any individual from any profession or business can apply if they want to be successful.

While having a great product or service is important for a business to succeed, the more critical aspect is to ensure people know about this great product or service! The latter is what determines long-term profitability and sustainability, and is the reason why marketing is so important to business.

The common misconception though is that marketing initiatives cost too much, and not all entrepreneurs can afford to run such campaigns, especially if you're a new start-up or your business is already struggling to stay afloat. The truth, however, is that marketing can be very affordable once you understand the true essence of marketing, which in my opinion is simple - It is to create.........

The formula for success is simple and the same for everyone, no matter what walk of life you come from, how young or experienced you are, or the industry that you’re in or from. Success is a combination of Learning and Applying - learning what needs to be done to be successful and taking immediate action to apply these learnings to ensure success. However, the problem for most people in executing this formula is that there is an invisible barrier which stands tall and strong between learning and applying. This barrier is none other than.........